The price of electricity today, Saturday, September 26, 2026, stands at an average of 130.62 euros per megawatt hour in the wholesale market. This represents a drop of 17.81% compared to the 158.92 euros/MWh from Friday, according to data from OMIE collected by specialized publications.
The day presents a very marked contrast: six consecutive hours below 3 euros/MWh between 11:00 and 17:00, followed by a rise that brings the daily maximum to 226.36 euros/MWh.
Before translating those values into a consumption decision, there is an essential warning: these are wholesale market prices. They do not directly equate to the final rate of the washing machine, oven, or dishwasher.
What is the cheapest hour for electricity
The minimum for this Saturday is recorded between 15:00 and 16:00, at 0.48 euros/MWh.
The central time of the day concentrates the lowest wholesale prices. Between 12:00 and 16:00, there are four consecutive hours below one euro/MWh. The previous hour costs 2.60 euros/MWh and the following one, 1.02 euros/MWh.
Therefore, the range of reduced prices is broader than a single hour, although the minimum is set in the early afternoon.
When it reaches the maximum
The increase intensifies at the end of the afternoon. From 19:00 to 20:00, the market marks 222.18 euros/MWh; from 20:00 to 21:00 it reaches the maximum of 226.36 and from 21:00 to 22:00 it stands at 208.49.
These are the three hours that exceed 200 euros/MWh in the day's table. The contrast with midday is considerable, but it should not become a promise of savings identical for all consumers.
What it means for the household bill
The effect depends on the contract. Those with a fixed price per kilowatt hour will not see that amount change every hour due to daily market fluctuations.
In the regulated PVPC rate, the formation of the price incorporates additional components and references to forward markets. The methodology provides for 2026 a weighting of 55% of those forward references in the corresponding component, according to CNMC documentation. That is why the PVPC does not simply reproduce every movement of the daily market.
What to check before programming appliances
The wholesale table serves to identify how the market evolves during Saturday. To know the applicable cost for household consumption, one must consult the price of the contracted rate or the specific PVPC table.
A wholesale value close to zero does not mean free electricity in the home. It also does not allow calculating the cost of a complete cycle without knowing the energy consumed and the final applicable price.
Price of electricity by hours on Saturday, September 26, 2026
| Hour | Price (€/MWh) | Hour | Price (€/MWh) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 00:00–01:00 | 197.99 | 12:00–13:00 | 0.99 |
| 01:00–02:00 | 185.74 | 13:00–14:00 | 0.71 |
| 02:00–03:00 | 183.83 | 14:00–15:00 | 0.56 |
| 03:00–04:00 | 183.40 | 15:00–16:00 | 0.48 — minimum |
| 04:00–05:00 | 184.06 | 16:00–17:00 | 1.02 |
| 05:00–06:00 | 184.14 | 17:00–18:00 | 38.46 |
| 06:00–07:00 | 185.70 | 18:00–19:00 | 142.15 |
| 07:00–08:00 | 196.04 | 19:00–20:00 | 222.18 |
| 08:00–09:00 | 193.16 | 20:00–21:00 | 226.36 — maximum |
| 09:00–10:00 | 152.35 | 21:00–22:00 | 208.49 |
| 10:00–11:00 | 59.09 | 22:00–23:00 | 199.31 |
| 11:00–12:00 | 2.60 | 23:00–24:00 | 186.00 |
| Daily average | 130.62 €/MWh | ||